The prospect of relief is what drives me to the meditation cushion over and over, more than any other motivation. I’m not looking for God; I’m not trying to be a better person. I’d welcome both of those side effects—but really, I’d just like to stop whirring. Read more >

This seems to me the most important thing about introverted parenting: respecting your need to have time to yourself, even if you’re in the same room with your kid, and finding creative ways to do so. Read more >

QUIET REVOLUTIONARIES:

I am an excellent listener, which is a critical skill for a conductor. You must hear all elements of the music, bring out the important ones, help fix errors and mistakes, and make decisions about where the music will go based on where it is at the moment. And it's different every time.

It turns out that making time for play is important not just for animals in the wild but also humans -- adults as well as kids. In fact, it’s one of the most important things we can do for our health and happiness. Read more >

As introverts, we know that the practices of solitude, self-discovery, and paying attention are part of our daily lives, and when we pursue them with the intention of connecting with the transcendent, they can become spiritual practices as well. Read more >

"Ultimately, things can happen in a business that you’re not out driving. I mean, you can have some success, and you can be driven, and you can work hard without having to be an extrovert. " Read more >

All that forced interaction in the name of good parenting creates a constant low-grade panic that ratchets up when the bane of all parent-introverts rears its ugly head: the birthday party. Read more >

We’ve fallen for the belief that the more hours we put in (and the more we sacrifice of our personal life), the higher we’ll rise. Fortunately, research is on hand that shows that work/life balance doesn’t just help your life -- it also helps your work. Read more >

I viewed my introversion as a parental liability, a flaw I had to overcome. Lately, though, I’ve been wondering: could my introverted personality be a benefit? Does it actually, in some ways, make me a better parent? Read more >

I hope one day our culture will come to think of quiet as an asset! Until then, speak of your ability to focus, your incredible persistence at solving problems, or your tendency to forge strong alliances with fellow team members, one person at a time Read more >